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Domaine de la Mordorée

Domaine de la Mordorée is a Tavel-based producer, co-founded in 1986 by the late Christophe Delorme and his father Francis. Following Christophe Delorme's passing in 2015, his wife Madeleine and daughter Ambre now jointly run the estate. The estate spans just over 40 hectares of vineyards across several appellations, including 17 in Lirac, 9 in Tavel, 6 in Côtes-du-Rhône, 5 as Vin de France, and 3.5 in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Domaine de la Mordorée emphasizes organic and biodynamic practices, with all wines certified biodynamic as of 2022. Trees are integral to the vineyard ecosystem for providing shade, with over 300 linden and oak trees replanted just last winter. Mordorée produces wines exclusively from its own vineyards, with no négociant business involved. The Lirac Blanc La Reine des Bois, which blends seven varieties led by Grenache Blanc, showed less impressively in 2021 compared to the riper 2022. The Tavel-based La Dame Rousse is a pleasant and simple Rosé, whereas the more serious La Reine de Bois stands out as one of the finest Rosés in the South of France – the 2022 and 2023 vintages are both noteworthy. The reds here are always made from fully destemmed grapes, resulting in a fruit-driven profile. The Châteauneuf-du-Pape offerings include the approachable La Dame Voyageuse, a cuvée created in 2014, and the more age-worthy and complex La Reine de Bois. While the reds of the more challenging 2021 vintage have to take a backseat, both the 2020 and 2022 come highly recommended. The rare La Plume du Peintre, so far only produced in 2003, 2005 and 2019, is an eccentric blockbuster. Approximately half of the domaine’s production is exported, with the United States and the United Kingdom leading by value and volume.

From Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2022: Bring It On (Jun 2024) by Nicolas Greinacher

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2022 Lirac Blanc La Reine des Bois

Release Price: $45

Color: White

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